Chain-link fence cost in Wyoming
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $5,900
- Per linear ft
- $9.55 – $38.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $3,850
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Wyoming? Plan on $1,450 to $5,900 for 150 linear ft. Wages (0.96x the US blend), materials (price index 95.4) and permit costs (92.7) put the state below the national midpoint by 4%.
Wyoming has one metro in our dataset, Cheyenne, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Wyoming (statewide), standard level
$2,800 to $4,550
About $18 to $29.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,900 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $2,800 | $4,550 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Wyoming
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $860 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 37% |
| Labor | $580 | $2,250 | $3,900 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,700 | $5,900 | 100% |
Basic, standard or premium: Wyoming prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$1,450 to $3,250
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,800 to $4,550
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,100 to $5,900
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $990 – $2,200 | $1,900 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $3,950 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,450 – $3,250 | $2,800 – $4,550 | $4,100 – $5,900 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,950 – $4,300 | $3,700 – $6,050 | $5,450 – $7,800 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,900 – $6,400 | $5,550 – $9,000 | $8,150 – $11,600 |
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in Wyoming
Wyoming's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.96 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $22.13 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.51 and $24.00 an hour. BLS counts 3,350 of them working in the state, 119.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $27.33 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $29.79 an hour. About 2,260 work in the state. That is 80.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($24.00 an hour) would add about $120 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($18.51) would take off about $220. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 280,740 jobs across Wyoming (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $18.51 | $22.13 | $24.00 | $22.66 | 0.98 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.44 | $27.33 | $29.79 | $29.12 | 0.94 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Which Wyoming city is cheapest for chain-link fence?
Wyoming has one metro in our dataset, Cheyenne, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (150 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne, WY | $1,450 – $5,900 | $3,700 | level |
Weather windows across Wyoming
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Wyoming is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Cheyenne has 9 comfortable months (March through November), with about 15 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 18 | 84 | 15 | 9: March through November |
If you are planning more than one job in Wyoming
Each project weights the trades differently, so Wyoming's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, gravel driveway is −2% and wood fence −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,900 – $7,300 | −5% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,750 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,900 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,000 | −2% |
Wyoming against its neighbors
Wyoming ranks 31 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for chain-link fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $5,300 and the cheapest Arkansas at $3,250, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. Wyoming sits at $3,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 120 miles away | $1,550 – $6,250 | $3,900 | +6% |
| South Dakota | 350 miles away | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | −4% |
| Utah | 420 miles away | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | −1% |
| Nebraska | 440 miles away | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | −2% |
| Montana | 460 miles away | $1,500 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +4% |
Extras that change the Wyoming total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.96 for Wyoming, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.96) and goods price index (0.95). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $75 – $960 |
Why two Wyoming quotes can differ
Height
A 4-ft fence runs $10-$20 per linear foot; 6- to 8-ft backyard fences run $15-$40+ (HomeGuide).
Coating
Black or green vinyl-coated mesh costs more than galvanized.
Gates
Gates are $80-$1,000+ before installation. Rolling or slide gates are the expensive end.
Survey
A land survey ($300-$900) is worth it before you put a fence near a boundary.
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Chain-link fence in Wyoming: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Wyoming?
$1,450 to $5,900 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Wyoming can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Wyoming is cheapest for chain-link fence?
Cheyenne at about $3,700 (midpoint, 150 linear ft).
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Wyoming than the US average?
It is 4% cheaper: $3,700 against $3,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Wyoming?
About 61% ($2,250). Materials are 37%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.96x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Wyoming?
The BLS statewide median is $22.13 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.51 to $24.00.
+Where does Wyoming rank for chain-link fence costs?
31st most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,700 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Wyoming?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $3,250 and premium work $4,100 to $5,900. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+Does the season matter for chain-link fence in Wyoming?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Wyoming metros we cover, Cheyenne has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add one gate" add in Wyoming?
$75 to $960, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence by city in Wyoming
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Chain-Link Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Visual Fence Pro: Chain Link Fence Cost & Pricing Guide for Contractors (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = Visual Fence Pro's $6-$13 per foot for residential galvanized 4-6 ft fence (taller or vinyl-coated fence costs more).